17th Volume: Moving the Needle
“The Point" in the Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Rendering ? DLR Group.

17th Volume: Moving the Needle

The latest in #design news includes a groundbreaking in Saudi Arabia, stories revealing the impact spaces have on people, and a look at some #educationtrends post-pandemic. Here’s your rundown!?


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“The Point" groundbreaking in the Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

1. Breaking Ground on Aseer Province’s New Premier Destination

"Our goal was to create a truly magical mixed-use destination," says Principal Scott Pryde, RIBA ARB . Set to become the cornerstone of Abha’s entertainment, commercial, and tourist activity, The Point development recently broke ground in the capital city. It's been highly commended in the Interior Design of the Year: Concept category from Commercial Interior Design Awards: Saudi.


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Allan Hancock College Fine Arts Building in Santa Maria, CA. Photo by David Huff.

2. Consolidated Facility Showcases Fine Arts Programs, Promotes Collaboration

Can a vibrant, artistic environment inspire collaboration?

Once scattered across the Allan Hancock College campus, the school’s arts departments are now united in the new Fine Arts Building. This creative hub for the student body is home to the second largest academic program on campus, designed to compactly fit within a preapproved footprint.


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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Residential Treatment Facility in Scottsdale, AZ. Rendering ? DLR Group.

3. The Power of Community, Wellness, and Sobriety for Healthy Living

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is getting a new place of recovery. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, this ground-up addiction recovery facility is being designed around their “Journey to Recovery” program. A modular plan clusters the spaces around a central courtyard, with micro-climates supporting these transitions through the building form, related shading structures, and proposed use of native landscaping. Take a look at this healing project.


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Heard Museum’s Jacobson Gallery in Phoenix. Photo by David Huff.

4. DLR Group Recognized with Two Awards for Interiors

We have two design awards from IIDA Southwest Chapter to share: a Design Excellence Award in the Single Space category for the Heard Museum’s Jacobson Gallery and an Award of Merit in the Public Facility category for the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. One design honors and celebrates the Akimel O'odham, Navajo, Yupik, and Seneca nations, while the other design materializes Sacramento's nickname, "The City of Trees." More on these awards and experiences on our website.


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North Kansas City Schools Early Education Center in Gladstone, MO. Photo by Michael Robinson.

5. K-12 School Sector Trends for 2023

"From DLR Group’s standpoint, 'a lot of what we do is listening,' says Principal Todd Ferking, AIA , to provide communities with a full account of what school design can and can’t accomplish." In an article from Building Design+Construction Media on K-12 school sector trends for 2023, Todd shares a look at what our clients are turning their focus towards.


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